Eno Raud facts for kids
Eno Raud (born February 15, 1928 – died July 10, 1996) was a famous Estonian writer. He wrote many wonderful books for children. His stories are loved by kids and families in Estonia and other countries. Many people consider his books to be classics. Eno Raud was even honored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in 1974.
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His Early Life and Writing Journey
Eno Raud was born in Tartu, Estonia. His father, Mart Raud, was also a writer. Eno studied the Estonian language and literature at the University of Tartu in 1952.
After finishing his studies, he worked at the National Library of Estonia from 1952 to 1956. Then, he worked at the Estonian State Publishing House until 1965. After that, he decided to focus only on writing. He became a full-time writer and created many beloved stories. He passed away in Haapsalu when he was 68 years old.
Famous Stories and Global Reach
Eno Raud wrote more than 50 books of stories and poems during his life. His most popular books include Three Jolly Fellows, A Story with Flying Saucers, The Gothamites, and Raggie. These books are very well-known and loved.
His children's books have been translated into more than 30 languages. This means kids all over the world can enjoy his amazing stories!
Popular Translations
Some of his popular books translated into other languages include:
- Raggie: Translated into Lithuanian and Russian.
- A Story with Flying Saucers: Translated into Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, German, Finnish, and Russian, among others.
- The Gothamites: Translated into English.
- Three Jolly Fellows: Translated into Russian, Latvian, German, and Lithuanian.
His Family
Eno Raud was married to another writer, Aino Pervik. They had three children who also became famous in their own ways. Their children are:
- Rein Raud, who is a scholar and author.
- Mihkel Raud, a musician and writer.
- Piret Raud, a children's writer and illustrator.
Awards and Recognition
Eno Raud received many awards for his wonderful writing:
- 1970: He won the 1st prize at the All-Union Children's and Youth Literature Competition for Fire in a Darkened City.
- 1970: He also received the Annual Prize of Literature of the Estonian SSR for The Inquisitive Film Camera and A Story with Flying Saucers.
- 1974: He was included in the IBBY Honour List for Three Jolly Fellows. 1.
- 1978: He was named an Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR.
- 1980: He won the Annual J. Smuul Award for Literature for Three Jolly Fellows. 1.
- 1987: He received the Estonian State Prize for the entire Three Jolly Fellows series (books 1–4).
- 1996: After he passed away, he was given the Karl Eduard Sööt Children's Poetry Award for A Fish Takes a Walk.
